Learning Disability Network (London) Short Breaks Service City of Westminster Direct Award
August 14, 2026 Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Cabinet member) Key decision Unknown View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health decided to put the procurement strategy for Extra Care Housing at Leonora House out for consultation on 13/10/2026.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, Debbie Jackson, approved the appointment of Mitre Construction Company Limited for outstanding works on the Paddington – Bayswater Shopfront Improvements Scheme on 01/05/2026. This included urgent remedial and temporary protection works for up to £84,000 and completion of outstanding works for up to £160,000.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, Debbie Jackson, granted authority to enter into the S106 Unilateral Undertaking for the development of Hopkinson House on 21/05/2026. This secures planning obligations including financial contributions for carbon offset, biodiversity net gain monitoring, and Section 106 monitoring, as well as obligations relating to energy performance, highway works, and restrictions on occupiers.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider the direct award of a Learning Disability Short Breaks Service contract to the incumbent service provider, LDN London for a period of up to 60 months.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health has made the decision to approve the award of the contract for the provision of the Learning Disability Short Breaks Service to Learning Disability Network London Limited for 3 years with a start date of 1 April 2026 and with an optional extension of 2 years, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health, following consultation with the Lead Member and confirmation that the contract has met key performance targets to exercise the option to extend the contract by a further 2 years.
Reason for Decision: Directly awarding this contract will enable the continuation of provision of respite provision without interruption, including the provision of services during a period of proposed refurbishment at Kingsbridge Road.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | For consultation |
| Decision date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |